Here’s the net worth and income of America’s top 10%. How to ride the wave and catch up fast

But it’s worth noting that the numbers aren’t uniform across the country. VISA looked at national averages, and the threshold to qualify for affluence and net worth varies widely based on regional purchasing power.The report also noted that “persistent labor shortages — driven by retiring baby boomers and slower immigration — have fueled strong income growth.”From 2019 to 2023, the income required to be part of this group rose 24% partly due to “the surge in asset prices” for that period, according to Visa. ...